RE: DNASeq

Leviten, Dina (dleviten@icos.com)
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 08:24:57 -0800

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Derek,
We have used the above plates with no problems. You won't have the ridge of
plastic above the plate, but you will have the "skirt", that hangs over the
base.
Dina

Dina Leviten
Manager, DNA Microchemistry
ICOS, Corp.
22021 20th Avenue SE
Bothell, WA 98021
e-mail: dleviten@icos.com
phone: (425)485-1900 x4402(lab) x2339(desk)
fax: (425)485-1961

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derek Harkins [SMTP:derek_harkins@ncsu.edu]
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 12:15 PM
> To: Recipients of ABRF List
> Subject: DNASeq
>
> Hello all
> I'm trying to get a 3700 online, and I am currently looking for an
> alternative to the MicroAmp Optical plates that fit into the sample
> carriers that are loaded into the instrument. I am of course concerned
> about tolerances so I can avoid problems with the probe tips. Also, the
> collars the ABI plates have are useful for sample purification using the
> Millipore system because they hold the 96-well membrane plates in place
> and in alignment. In typical ABI style, they are outrageously priced at
> $5.50 A PIECE! Has anyone been able to find a reasonably priced
> alternative for these plates?
>
> Cheers,
> Derek
>
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